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Microsoft Office Tutorials


Microsoft Office Tutorials, Computer Basics Tutorials, Microsoft Word Tutorials, Microsoft Excel Tutorials are all available free from many websites on the Internet making learning the Microsoft Office Applications fun and easy.

Computer Basics and Windows XP

Microsoft Word is usually the first Microsoft Office application you will learn during your Office Skills Training. However, if you have no computer experience at all, you should begin your training with a basic computer skills and windows course which will give you an understanding of the computer operating system. In this course you will learn how to create, save and file your documents using Folders. To get started, we recommend the following two free tutorials from GCF Learning.
  • Computer Basics Tutorial - this tutorial provides a basic understanding of hardware, software, and computer maintenance. It gives an overview of computer parts and peripherals such as scanners and printers. Topics include data storage, licensing basics, installing software, file maintenance, and cleaning your computer. An interactive mouse tutorial is included.

  • Windows XP Tutorial - This tutorial provides a basic understanding of Microsoft's Windows XP operating system. Topics include the desktop, parts of the window, moving and sizing windows, My Documents, My Computer, files, folders, drives, and using the Help and Support Center

Free Microsoft Word Tutorials

We've researched the following websites and found them to offer good free tutorials on learning the basics of Microsoft Word:

Microsoft Word 2003 Tutorial - This tutorial provides a basic understanding of Word 2003, Microsoft's word processing application. Topics include inserting text, basic and advanced formatting, working with graphics and many other topics essential for creating professional-looking documents.

Microsoft Word 2003 Tutorial from www.saskschools.ca - This is a 20 lesson free online course showing you the fundamentals of using MS Word, including 5 lessons on creating a multi-page report.

Microsoft Word 2007 Basics Tutorial - Learn the basics of Microsoft Office Word 20007, such as adding, deleting, moving text around, adding basic formatting and creating bulleted or numbered lists. Also, get an overview of the new Word 2007 features.

Microsoft Word 2007 Tutorial from Florida Gulf Coast University - This is a nice, easy to follow tutorial on the basics of Word 2007.

Word 2007 Online Help Documentation - prepared by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. An excellent online guide to Microsoft Word 2007.

Free Microsoft Excel Tutorials

Microsoft Excel Overview Tutorial - Learn how to create a Microsoft Office Excel workbook. You will learn how to enter and edit text and numbers and how to add and delete columns and rows.

Microsoft Excel 2003 Tutorial - Learn about Excel Spreadsheets and how to create them, add and delete columns, create simple formulas, charts and graphs. A comprehensive course from GCF Online.

Microsoft Excel 2007 Tutorial from Florida Gulf Coast University - This is a nice, easy to follow tutorial on the basics of Word 2007..

Excel 2007 Online Help Documentation - prepared by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. An excellent online guide to Microsoft Excel 2003.

Free PowerPoint Tutorials

PowerPoint Tutorial: Learn what you need to know to put together a Microsoft PowerPoint® presentation quickly and easily.

PowerPoint 2003 Tutorial - PowerPoint 2003 is Microsoft's presentation graphics application. Topics in this tutorial from GCF Learning include the PowerPoint Window, creating a blank presentation, applying a design template, inserting objects, and adding animation.

PowerPoint 2007 Online Help Documentation - prepared by University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. An excellent online guide to Microsoft Word 2007.

Free Access Tutorials

Introduction to Access 2003 - Learn from Microsoft Office Online about the structure and benefits of a Microsoft® Access database.

Access 2003 Tutorial: This tutorial from GCF learning provides a solid foundation for understanding Access 2003 databases. It will teach you how to use and maintain information in a simple database. Topics covered include an introduction to database terms, the Access environment, adding, editing and deleting table and form records, finding records, creating a running simple queries, and creating reports.